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Summary of Contents for Cambridge Audio AZUR 840A V2
- Page 1 Class XD integrated amplifier User’s manual azur 840A V2 Your music + our passion...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Important safety instructions For your own safety please read the following important safety instructions carefully before attempting to connect this unit to the mains power supply. They will also enable you to get the best performance and prolong the life of the unit: 1. -
Page 3: Limited Warranty
To obtain warranty service, please contact the Cambridge Audio authorised dealer from which you purchased this product. If your dealer is not equipped to perform the repair of your Cambridge Audio product, it can be returned by your dealer to Cambridge Audio or an authorised Cambridge Audio service agent. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
We have also included support for multi-room use. By plugging in one or two external Cambridge Audio Incognito keypads and a power supply unit your amplifier can become the hub of a simple multi-room system. -
Page 5: Rear Panel Connections
Loop out for control bus commands to another unit. Also allows the 840A V2 to control some Cambridge Audio units. RS232C The RS232C port allows external serial control of the 840A V2 for custom install use. -
Page 6: Front Panel Controls
Front panel controls Standby / On Phones Speaker A/B Mode Standby/On Switches the unit between Standby mode (indicated by dim power LED) and On (indicated by bright power LED). Standby is a low power mode where the power consumption is less than 10 Watts. The unit should be left in Standby mode when not in use. -
Page 7: Remote Control
Remote control The 840A V2 is supplied with an Azur Navigator remote control that operates both this amplifier and Cambridge Audio Azur CD players. Insert the supplied AAA batteries to activate. The functions relevant to the amplifier are as follows: Standby/On Switches the amplifier between On and Standby mode. -
Page 8: Connections
Connections When designing our amplifiers we have tried to include features that allow you to connect your system in various ways. The inclusion of features such as Pre-Out and Speaker B connections mean that you can flexibly configure your system depending on your requirements. Basic connections The diagram below shows the basic connection of your amplifier to a CD player and a pair of loudspeakers. - Page 9 840C Upsampling CD player using the Balanced Audio inputs via three- pin XLR connectors. The 840A V2 can also be connected to non- Cambridge Audio sources with balanced outputs). The Input 1 switch must be in the ‘Balanced’ position. 840A V2...
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Page 10: Operating Instructions
Operating instructions The 840A V2 has a custom-made display on the front of the unit showing the current status and allowing you to access the 840A V2 System Configure menus. Here you can adjust the listening settings of the amplifier to personal preference. The menu system is easy to navigate and control, simply by using the input select buttons to turn a feature on (solid circle) or off (no circle) and the volume control knob to increase/decrease settings. - Page 11 On/Off control menu When going in/out of Standby mode the 840A V2 can automatically turn on and off other connected Cambridge Audio Azur models that have Volume control bus sockets. For this feature to work the units must be connected together (see diagram) by RCA/phono leads.
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Page 12: Multi-Room Connections
Fig. 2 - One or both keypads are listening to the same source (Input 2) Mode For further details on the Incognito multi-room system please contact your local Cambridge Audio dealer or visit: Order of selection: 1. Input 1 2. Input 2 3. -
Page 13: Custom Installation Use
“Mute on” command will be generated. If the button is kept held down for a further 12 seconds, a “Mute off” command is generated. A full code table and RS232 protocol for this product is available on the Cambridge Audio website: IR Emitter Control Bus... -
Page 14: Cap5 Protection System
CAP5 - Fiveway protection system Cambridge Audio has developed a proprietary protection system to ensure reliability and a long life for its amplifiers and the speakers they are connected to. Due to the required sensitivity of the CAP5 system, it is possible that mains power disturbances can falsely trigger CAP5 in extreme situations. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
For more frequently asked questions (FAQ’s), technical advice and information on getting the most out of your 840A V2, please visit the Support section on Cambridge Audio’s website: For all servicing, in or out of warranty, please contact your dealer. - Page 16 Cambridge Audio is a brand of Audio Partnership Plc Registered Office: Gallery Court, Hankey Place London SE1 4BB, United Kingdom Registered in England No. 2953313 www.cambridge-audio.com © 2008 Cambridge Audio Ltd...